Hydrotherapy (or aquatic physiotherapy is the term used for physiotherapy conducted in
a heated pool.
Benefits
Who can benefit from Hydrotherapy?
Safety
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Benefits
The properties of water (buoyancy, warmth, resistance) can be used to:
Reduce loading on painful or arthritic joints
Decrease joint stiffness
Relieve pain and spasm
Strengthen muscles
Increase cardiovascular fitness
Assist weight loss
Assist circulation
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Who can benefit from hydrotherapy?
Hydrotherapy can assist people with the following conditions:
Arthritis or painful joints
Back and neck pain
Joint replacement or other orthopaedic surgery
Shoulder pain
Ankle sprains
Knee injuries
Overweight
General weakness
General aches and fibromyalgia
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Safety
Fear of water or inability to swim are no barriers as your hydrotherapy session will be supervised by a physiotherapist in a one-to-one setting or a small group.
Your hydrotherapy session may be rebatable on your private health cover.
This fact sheet is not designed to replace the advice of your health professional.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT PLEASE PHONE
HASTING SPORTS INJURY AND PHYSIOTHERAPY CENTER
Phone: (02) 6583 2111